Rural Health
News by Topic: Mental health
Jan 13, 2025 - Highlights a new report on mental healthcare awareness among and access for veterans in New York. Discusses reductions in stigma, rural community focused networks, rural culture, and telehealth.
Source: North Country Public Radio
Jan 8, 2025 - Describes a newly funded project to increase the number of mental health professionals in rural New York schools by training social work graduate students in rural schools. Notes that rural students have higher rates of depression and isolation than urban students and less access to mental healthcare.
Source: WKBW
Jan 3, 2025 - Describes new bipartisan legislation improving access to healthcare for veterans related to healthcare at home, benefits for surviving spouses, mental health support for family caregivers, mammography, and more. Includes a pilot program for assisted living services for rural and other veterans.
Source: Office of Senator Maggie Hassan
Dec 26, 2024 - Discusses the findings of a survey on loneliness and social isolation in Minnesota. Features the perspective of a resident of a rural community in southern Minnesota who faces geographic barriers to regular participation in social groups. Notes that rates of loneliness are highest among young Minnesotans between the ages of 18 and 27.
Source: Minnesota Public Radio
Dec 24, 2024 - Highlights mental health challenges for rural residents, particularly farmers, during the holidays. Includes strategies for overcoming unhealthy coping habits.
Source: RFD-TV